What happened with the swap of Venezuelans and Americans?
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A coordinated prisoner swap led to the return of over 200 Venezuelans from an El Salvador prison and the release of ten Americans previously detained in Venezuela. The exchange also reunited seven children with their families in Venezuela and involved promises to free 80 Venezuelan political prisoners, though details on their release remain unclear.
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El Salvador sends detained Venezuelans home in swap for Americans
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- Ten Americans detained in Venezuela were flown to El Salvador as part of a prisoner exchange.
- Over 200 Venezuelans deported from the U.S. and held in El Salvador were returned to Caracas. 14s
- The Venezuelans were deported under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, sparking criticism and legal disputes. 25s
- Family members and lawyers deny the Venezuelans' alleged gang ties and cite lack of due process. 45s
- U.S. officials announced the release of 80 Venezuelan political prisoners, though Venezuela described these as alternative detention measures. 57s
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Al Jazeera
1 day agoVenezuelans return home: Trump administration completes prisoner swap
El Salvador's president announced the return of Venezuelan migrants sent to a high-security prison by the Trump administration in exchange for Venezuelan political prisoners and all American citizens held in Venezuela.